The Excelsior, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Florence

Florence, Italy

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Is The Excelsior, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Florence good? Overview, pros and cons

Verdict: 8.8/10 (Staylist AI score). Guests praise: location; views; kind staff. No recurring complaint stands out.

Staylist AI overview · based on 8 public guest reviews

“Excelsior Florence's sunset perch”

The Excelsior, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Florence is a walkable-everywhere landmark in the city center — elegant historic architecture blended with modern interiors, spacious comfortable fully-equipped rooms, excellent housekeeping, balcony water views and sunsets, a rich varied Italian-and-international breakfast, and warm thoughtful staff. Guests call it a perfect Florence stay for business or pleasure; no material complaints appeared.

Rooms
Spacious, comfy equipped rooms here for guests.
Service
Warm, thoughtful staff for the guests here.
Location
Central, walkable to the sights for guests.
Food
A rich, varied breakfast here for guests.
Facilities
Complete facilities for the guests staying here.
Value
A perfect stay per guests for guests.
Cleanliness
Excellent housekeeping for the guests staying here.
  • Location
  • Views
  • Kind staff
  • Good breakfast
  • Gym
  • Private parking

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How it compares

The Excelsior, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Florence ranks #48 of 152 hotels Staylist lists in Florence and #16 of 24 5-star hotels there. At about $1,417 a night it is 25% above the median for 5-star hotels in Florence ($1,135). The closest listed alternative is The St. Regis Florence, 100 m away (score 8.9).

About the hotel

Address
Piazza Ognissanti, 3, Santa Maria Novella, Florence, Tuscany, 50123, Italy
Hotel class
★★★★★ 5-star
Chain
The Luxury Collection (Marriott)
Opened
2025
Check-in / out
From 15:00 · by 12:00
Distance to centre
0.5 km
Getting there
Airport: Florence (7.17 km) · Train Station: Firenze Santa Maria Novella Railway Station (0.75 km)
Children
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.

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Amenities

  • Massage room
  • Gym
  • Private parking
  • Bar
  • Tennis court
  • Restaurant
  • Taxi booking service
  • Station pick-up
  • Conference room
  • Multi-function room
  • Business center
  • Childcare service
  • Tour and ticket booking service
  • Wi-Fi in public areas
  • Luggage storage
  • Valet parking
  • Shuttle service
  • Station drop-off
  • Fax/copying service
  • Wedding service
  • Translation tools available
  • Host welcome service
  • Concierge service
  • VIP check-in service

Frequently asked questions

What time is check-in at The Excelsior, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Florence?
Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is by 12:00.
Is there parking at The Excelsior, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Florence?
Yes: private parking, valet parking.
What wellness facilities does The Excelsior, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Florence have?
Massage room, Gym.
How far is The Excelsior, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Florence from the airport?
The nearest airport is Florence , about 7.17 km away.
How far is The Excelsior, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Florence from the centre of Florence?
About 0.5 km.
Is The Excelsior, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Florence suitable for children?
Children of all ages are welcome at this property.

$1,417 / night

Hotel information updated 2 October 2026. How Staylist scores hotels. Report a problem with this page.

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